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Fallopia baldschuanica Acofal ('Summer Sunshine')

Summer Sunshine Russian Vine (Mile-A-Minute Vine, Fleece Vine, Silverlace Vine)

The bright red stems and attractive, golden, heart-shaped leaves make the tiny, white flowers appear pink in colour.

  • »  AKA Bilderdykia baldschuanica 'Summer Sunshine', Polygonum baldschuanica 'Summer Sunshine'
  • »  Broad, drooping panicles of tiny, white flowers
  • »  Red stems may make the flower appear a pale pink
  • »  Gold, heart-shaped leaves, 10 cm long
  • »  Not as vigorous as the species
  • »  Bloom Time: Midsummer to fall

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  • Category:Vines
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:6-8 m
  • Spread:3-4 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fragrant
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Climbing
Foliage Color
• Golden
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Fallopia baldschuanica 'Acofal'

Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Will adapt to most soil conditions. Because of its twining habit, a supporting structure is needed. In early spring, a hard pruning to about 60 cm can be done, or pruning the new shoots throughout the season will maintain its size and shape.